Synonyms of decrees

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noun

plural of decree

1

as in edicts

a statement of what to do that must be obeyed by those concerned

the boss doesn't give out many decrees, but he does expect those that are issued to be fully obeyed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• edicts
• instructions
• orders
• directives
• injunctions
• directions
• commandments
• commands
• words
• dictates
• requirements
• imperatives
• behests
• charges
• laws
• mandates
• demands
• rules
• dos
• regulations
• do's
• statutes
• ordinances
• precepts
• prescriptions
• prescripts
• countermands
• counter-orders
• counterorders

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appeals
• petitions
• pleas
• recommendations
• proposals
• entreaties
• urgings
• suggestions

2

as in rulings

an order publicly issued by an authority

a decree issued by the state's supreme court to the legislature

Synonyms & Similar Words

• edicts
• rulings
• directives
• decisions
• proclamations
• resolutions
• declarations
• ukases
• rescripts
• announcements
• bulls
• fiats
• diktats
• verdicts
• judgements
• determinations
• opinions
• judgments
• pronouncements
• diagnoses
• conclusions
• manifestos
• manifestoes
• dicta
• dictums
• deliverances
• calls
• canons
• encyclicals

decrees

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verb

present tense third-person singular of decree

as in orders

to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority

the new supervisor decreed that thenceforth coffee breaks would have a 15-minute limit

Synonyms & Similar Words

• orders
• requests
• dictates
• mandates
• commands
• demands
• asks
• requires
• ordains
• directs
• calls for
• calls
• petitions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cancels
• rescinds
• countermands